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CITY COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM |
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Department: |
Planning and Development Services |
Commission Meeting Date: June 5, 2018 |
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Staff Contact: |
Luke Mortensen, Planner I |
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Recommendations/Options/Action Requested: |
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Approve Special Event Permit (SE-18-00190) for the Over the Edge event located at 888 New Hampshire Street, submitted by Alissa Bauer, on behalf of First Management, property owner of record. |
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Executive Summary: |
The Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence is partnering with First Management, BGCLK, and Over the Edge Global to host a fundraiser, Over the Edge, on August 25, 2018 at 888 New Hampshire Street. The event will take place from 7 AM to 7 PM.
Approximately 80-90 participants will rappel down the exterior side of the 888 Lofts. Participants must raise $1,000 to secure a rappelling position. Participants will rappel down the southern side of the building and land on the sidewalk along 9th Street. A portion of 9th Street will be closed to vehicle traffic and be used as a space for spectators, food vendors, radio DJs, and face painters. The applicant does propose to sell alcohol. Identification will be required to enter spectator area but will be open to the public. The applicant expects 600-800 total attendance but expects no more than 200-300 at one time.
Primary parking will be in nearby parking lots and garages as well as neighborhood street parking. Four spots will be reserved with bags for Over the Edge staff and the title sponsor. The applicant is working with Public Works on a street right-of-way permit, CL-27250, to close a portion of 9th Street.
The applicant will provide portable restroom facilities and trashcans. Both will be hauled away after the completion of the event. MUTCD compliant sidewalk closure signs will be prominently displayed.
The applicant has proposed temporary signage. |
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Strategic Plan Critical Success Factor: |
N/A |
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Fiscal Impact (Amount/Source): |
N/A |
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Attachments: |
Special Event Permit SE-18-00190; Over the Edge Application & Memorandum of Site License of MOU |
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(for CMO use only) |
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